Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova each did what they were supposed to do and advanced in the Men’s and Women’s draw on Tuesday’s Day 7 at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
BNP Paribas Open 2013 results: Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic advance with ease on Day 7
All the biggest names had no trouble advancing, as Day 7 had plenty of action at Indian Wells.
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The ATP world No. 1 stayed true to form and came on strong late to defeat Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(4), 6-1 to advance past the third round. He used Dimitrov’s four double-faults to get back into contention in the first set after he fell behind, 5-2, but then tied things up 5-5 and went on to win the set. He then cruised in the second set to move forward to face top-ranked American Sam Querry.
Djokovic remained unbeaten in 2013 with the victory.
If the Serb's victory was easy, then Maria Sharapova's win on the women's side was a pushover. She won her match against Spaniard Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino with ease, 7-5, 6-0. The women's No. 3 seed will next move on to face Sara Errani.
Here are the full results from Tuesday’s action:
ATP Singles - Third Round
[1] N Djokovic (SRB) def. [31] G Dimitrov (BUL) 7-6(4) 6-1
[3] A Murray (GBR) def. Y Lu (TPE) 6-3, 6-2
[7] J Del Potro (ARG) def. B Phau (GER) vs 6-2, 7-5
[8] J Tsonga (FRA) def. [32] M Fish (USA) 7-6(4), 7-6(0)
[19] T Haas (GER) def. [11] N Almagro (ESP) 6-3 6-7(2) 7-6(2) - Saved 1 M.P.
[17] M Raonic (CAN) def. [12] M Cilic (CRO) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
C Berlocq (ARG) def. [16] K Nishikori (JPN) 6-2, 6-2
[23] S Querrey (USA) def. M Matosevic (AUS) 7-6(5), 6-7(7), 7-5
WTA Singles - Fourth Round
[1] V Azarenka (BLR) def. U Radwanska (POL) 6-3, 6-1
[2] M Sharapova (RUS) def. L Arruabarrena-Vecino (ESP) 7-5, 6-0
[13] M Kirilenko (RUS) def. [3] A Radwanska (POL) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5
[5] P Kvitova (CZE) def. [19] K Zakopalova (CZE) 6-2, 6-3
[6] S Errani (ITA) def. [9] M Bartoli (FRA) 6-3, 6-2
[7] S Stosur (AUS) def. [24] M Barthel (GER) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
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